Just off I-5 between Tracy and Stockton, outside the small town of Lathrop, is a large pumpkin concession. The farmer there has provided a wide variety of family oriented activities, including a petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides, pumpkin air canons, and face painting. The corn maze this year is about a 20 minute walk that includes solving a series of anagrams to make it interesting for children. The price of pumpkins, indian corn and gourds are cheaper here than at the grocery store. This farm sells to grocery stores, but here you can get your pick of a variety of types of pumpkins, some of which are great for making a fresh pumpkin pie. Parking is easy, and access to I-5 excellent.

Address:Dell'Osso Farms, 26 Steward Rd, Lathrop, CADirections:From Bay Area - I-580 east to I-205 toward Tracy. After the I-5 merge to Sacramento, take the first exit (Mossdale). Go right and under the freeway.From Sacramento - I-5 south through Stockton/ Lathrop. Take the Manthey Exit, Turn right off the freeway.othercontact: info@pumpkinmaze.comWebsite:http://www.pumpkinmaze.com/index.html